It’s not going to be such a happy Easter in Albany for a pair of graffiti artists caught defacing the Egg in Empire State Plaza early this morning. Authorities were notified around 3:30am that there were two people at the plaza with extension ladders, respirators and spray cans painting graffiti on the capital landmark....
New Construction Company Lays An Egg In Albany
A new development organization, Creative Local Upstate Construction Co. (CLUCC), has submitted a $50 million bid for improvements to the Corning Tower at Empire State Plaza, designed to accommodate the growing telecommunications industry in Albany.The proposal includes a 4 story...
Win FREE Passes To Catamount Aerial Adventure Park!
Ever been to Catamount Aerial Adventure Park? The park holds twelve courses of varying difficulties and over 50 zip lines!If your in Albany this fall, what better way to enjoy the season than zipping through the forest over 10 acres of foliage? No...
100 FREE Rocktoberfest Tickets Up For Grabs!
Are you ready to rock out with some great entertainment and awesome views of the Hudson River? Albany.com presents the first-ever Riverfront Rocktoberfest on Saturday, September 22 at Riverfront Park in Troy. The event will feature sampling stations for domestic, imported, and seasonal craft...
Trader Joe’s Set To Open
The new Trader Joe's grocery store at 79 Wolf Road in Colonie is set to open on Friday, August 3, at 8am. The store has been working with Colonie Police to make sure the surge in auto and foot traffic...
Pools Open Early To Help You Beat The Heat
Need to beat the heat? No, I'm not talking NBA finals here. There is a bit of a heat wave lingering in the area and local residents are doing all they can to keep cool.The City of Albany is also...
New Rain Location For Alive @ Five Concert Series
Alive @ Five kicks off this Thursday at 5:00pm at the Corning Preserve at the Albany Riverfront Park. The outdoor concert series features dancing, food, refreshments, vendors, and live music every Thursday night through August 9, and it's FREE.Opening bands...
Win Tickets To American Idol Live Tour!
The American Idol Live Tour 2012 is coming to the Times Union Center on August 30! Here's your chance to catch ten of the most talented artists to take the Idol stage, live in concert! Performers include: Colton Dixon, DeAndre Brackensick,...
Win FREE ValleyCats Tickets!
The Tri-City ValleyCats are ready to play ball, are you ready to watch? Last season, the 'Cats were filling up Joe Bruno Stadium like never before, and this year should prove to be another great season! The ValleyCats are a minor...
The Reel Deal – A New Movie Blog!
We have a new contributor blog here at Albany.com. The Reel Deal will bring you reviews on hit movies that are in theaters, to help you decide whether it's worth $10 at the theater or $1 at a Redbox.Not every...